Program Overview

A Pathway in Engineering is designed to develop strong foundations in design, critical thinking, and research.

In the First Year Pathway students complete the International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth first year of the degree, undertaking the same modules, in the same classes as students entering the University directly. Alongside the International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth modules, students entering through the First Year Pathway will have additional support and tuition from International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth.

First Year

A First Year pathway is available for students who:

• Don’t meet the entry requirements to enter university level study directly (but hold equivalent to AS/A level studies)
• Feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
• Have been away from studies for a period of time
• Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth is the right decision. Depending on your academic needs here at International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth.

Progressing from First Year

At International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth we offer a first year or stage 2 level study. Either students will enter this pathway following completion of the foundation, or for students that have completed equivalent of A level study we also have an entry point at first year of a bachelor’s degree.

Upon completion of the first year, or Stage 2, you will seamlessly progress to the second year of your chosen degree with the University, and no longer be registered with International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth.

Innovation Engineering (Optional Placement)

Innovative engineering tackles global challenges, like access to resources and climate change. It also extends the possibilities of healthcare research and advances medical technology.

On this BEng (Hons) Innovation Engineering degree course, you’ll develop skills in mechanical, electronic, design and materials engineering. You’ll build communication, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and emerge ready to solve pressing problems that impact our society.

After the course, you'll be set for a career in areas such as visualisation and data management, equipment for medical and allied health industries, and industrial research and development.

What you'll experience

On this degree course, you’ll:

• Learn to make key decisions and choose the best ways to solve complex and demanding global challenges
• Make use of our Future Technology Centre, including 3D simulation, manufacturing and visualisation facilities
• Work on projects that solve real problems in society
• Have the opportunity to collaborate with a network of experts and scientists working in nanotechnology, robotics, new materials and sustainable energy